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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' is a striking, short-lived perennial, bearing crimson flower spikes above silver-green foliage. It’s perfect for growing in moist soil with ornamental grasses, for a wild, prairie feel. The blooms are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' in moist soil in sun or partial shade. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost when planting and mulch annually in spring. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ and wildlife

Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ poisonous?

Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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